Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 - Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - DR Congo Knock Out Egypt After Thrilling Penalty Shootout

DR Congo have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after winning 8-7 on penalties against Egypt. Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Insecurity, Rising Inflation We'll Forge Ahead - Mohammed Idris Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has expressed optimism that despite the economic and insecurity challenges facing the country, Nigeria will… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Pull Out from Ecowas

The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy Performing At Grammys Is Like Being Knighted, Says Grammys Scribe, Bartee

Next Sunday, February 4, 2024, Nigerian superstar singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy will mount the stage alongside five others, namely; Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Eilish, Dua Lipa,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt's Upscaling Initiatives to Reverse Worrisome WASH Indices - Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Thursday, disclosed that the Federal Government is upscaling initiatives to reverse worrisome Water Sanitation… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy in 'Stabilisation Phase', Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the stage in Nigeria's economic transformation roadmap shows the country is currently in the stabilisation phase. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Killings - We Remain Neutral, Committed to Protecting Lives, Property - DHQ

** Says video circulating, spreading falsehoods about military personnel Read more »

Nigeria: Blinken Praises Nigeria On HIV/Aids Prevention, Covid-19 Response

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has expressed satisfaction about Nigeria's progress on health, particularly the HIV and AIDS prevention programme, even as he… Read more »

Nigeria: Ending Insecurity, Our Cardinal Agenda - Shettima

In the wake of the prevailing bloodletting in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has reminded Nigerians that ending insecurity in the nation remained the cardinal agenda… Read more »

Nigeria: No Plan to Move Federal Capital to Lagos - Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu's government has no plan to move the nation's capital to Lagos from Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau - Over 30 Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Defy Curfew

·Group alleges compromise by security agencies Read more »

Nigeria: Education - Foundation Shares Hijab Uniforms, Writing Materials to Kaduna Students

In a determination towards fostering educational inclusivity and equality, The Caleb Danladi Foundation has commenced distribution of free Hijab uniforms and other educational… Read more »

Nigeria: Victims of Nasarawa Air Strike Still Awaiting Justice One Year On - Amnesty International

One year after the air strike that killed 40 people in Rukubi in Doma area of Nasarawa State, Amnesty International Nigeria has said neither justice nor accountability had been… Read more »

Nigeria: Mainstream Takes Over $1.3bn Zungeru Power Plant

Mainstream Energy Solution today took over the $1.3 billion Zungeru Hydro Power Plant, after winning the bid for the plant in a competitive bidding process. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer, Ejimakor Tackles Buhari On Fair Trial Confession

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has reacted to the confession of former President Muhammadu Buhari, that bringing… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Vows to Deal With Forex Abuses, Infractions - Insists Naira Undervalued

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has vowed to deal with abuses and infractions in the foreign exchange, (Forex) market. Read more »

Nigeria: Japa - 32,462 Nigerians Apply for Passports in Two Weeks

The rush by Nigerians to leave the country for greener pasture reached its crescendo in the new year as 32,462 persons have so far applied for international passports and uploaded… Read more »

Nigeria/Cameroon: 'Give Us Onana,' Nigerians Beg Cameroon to Field Man United Goalkeeper On Saturday

Nigerians on social media have appealed to the Cameroon coaching crew to field Andre Onana in goal when the Super Eagles clash with the Indomitable Lions on Saturday. Read more »

West Africa: Blinken Pledges $45m to Boost Coastal West Africa Security

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged $45 million in additional financing to help fight conflict and bring stability to coastal West Africa, where insecurity… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Could Have Died but Was Saved,' Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. Read more »

Nigeria: Burnt Mandilas Building Will Remain Shut for Structural Integrity Test - Lagos Govt

-Electric welding attributed to cause of fire at Mandilas Building Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Remodeling of Major Markets, Ends Touting, Multiple Taxation

...To revamp moribund companies Read more »

Nigeria: Akeredolu for Burial Feb. 23 - Family

The family of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu, has slated Feb. 23 for his burial. Read more »

Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems Become Nigerian Artists With Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy is joint with colleague Tems for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries for Nigerian artistes. Read more »